The second round of the 2022 NHL Playoffs is underway, with stars from the top squads rising to the top of the Conn Smythe Trophy odds board.

The Colorado Avalanche remain odds-on favorites in our Stanley Cup odds board, meaning the Conn Smythe board understandably centers around a pair of stars from the West’s top seed, while Tampa Bay’s star forward Nikita Kucherov and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have also made jumps into the top betting spots out East. Connor McDavid (+700) has also made some noise of his own as the Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of advancing to the next round.

Here are our latest NHL playoff MVP odds for who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy. 

2022 Conn Smythe Trophy odds

PlayerOdds to win
Nathan MacKinnon+330
Cale Makar+550
Andrei Vasilevskiy+600
Connor McDavid+700
Nikita Kucherov+900
Victor Hedman+1,200
Igor Shesterkin+1,800
Gabriel Landeskog+2,000
Darcy Kuemper+2,200
Steven Stamkos+2,200
Mikko Rantanen+2,500
Antti Raanta+3,000
Sebastian Aho+3,000
Mike Zibanejad+4,500
Evander Kane+5,000
Leon Draisaitl+5,000
Adam Fox+5,000

Odds courtesy of DraftKings, as of May 26, 2022.

Favorites to win the Conn Smythe Trophy

Nathan MacKinnon (+330)

MacKinnon’s teammate Cale Makar had been the consensus betting favorite to win the Conn Smythe for much of the playoffs, but that changed after Wednesday night. No, the Avalanche weren’t able to vanquish the St. Louis Blues in Game 5, but MacKinnon did everything he could to put the series away.

He potted three goals and added an assist in the 5-4 overtime loss, upping his production to match Makar for the team lead in points with 13 through nine games. The Avalanche remain the betting favorites to win the Stanley Cup, and MacKinnon might be the driving force behind that becoming a reality.

Cale Makar (+550)

Makar finished the regular season second among defensemen in points, earning his second straight appearance as a Norris Trophy finalist, and he’s picked up his game in the postseason. Through nine games, he has 13 points and is an absolute workhorse, averaging over 26 minutes of ice time per game.

If MacKinnon falters — or if the defenseman finds an extra gear — Makar appears next in line for the Conn Smythe, provided Colorado can follow through on its status as the betting favorite.

Understanding Conn Smythe Trophy odds

Sportsbooks will post Conn Smythe Trophy odds as early as the beginning of the playoffs. These NHL futures are constantly adjusted throughout the postseason depending on how well players perform as well as their team success. Sportsbooks will also adjust the NHL awards odds based on handle and liability to certain players.

Conn Smythe Trophy odds will usually look like this:

  • Nathan MacKinnon +325

This means that on a $100 bet, you’ll stand to win $325 if MacKinnon takes home the Conn Smythe Trophy. If it’s close to the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs and a player has stood out as the obvious MVP of the series they might have a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds like this: 

  • Nikita Kucherov -175

This means that if you bet on Kucherov to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, you would have needed to bet $175 to profit $100.

All of the odds listed above are in American format, but if you prefer decimal or fractional odds, simply plug them into our odds converter tool.

Conn Smythe Trophy Odds FAQs

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is the current favorite at +450.

Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy won last year, as the Tampa Bay Lightning claimed their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory.

The Conn Smythe has been awarded to a goaltender 17 times. Before Vasilevskiy, Jonathan Quick was the last netminder to receive it in 2012 with the Los Angeles Kings.

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, and Bernie Parent are the only players to receive the award multiple times.

EKSA brings the latest technology to gamers, offering the most immersive products for the ultimate gaming experience. We compiled the best elements of cutting-edge ENC tech, the latest in Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.1 surround sound, plus extra features like dual mics and ultra-low latency into our headsets so everyone can enjoy a sensational gaming experience.

DON’T MISS OUT!
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Be the first to get latest updates and exclusive content straight to your email inbox.
Stay Updated
Give it a try, you can unsubscribe anytime.
close-link
Sign-up for breaking news! Be the first to hear about Hockey News.
Subscribe
Click Me
close-image
Share via
Copy link